ANC Turmoil Opens Way for Old Hand

By

Devon Maylie

Dec. 13, 2012 7:37 p.m. ET

JOHANNESBURG—Turbulence in South Africa's ruling party has created an opening for the political return of one of the African National Congress's most experienced figures, controversial former trade unionist-turned-tycoon Cyril Ramaphosa.

Days before South Africa's ruling African National Congress is set to convene its pivotal leadership...